Yalova

Yalova
"Yalova is the hope" municipality sign
Yalova
Location in Turkey
Yalova
Yalova (Marmara)
Coordinates: 40°39′30″N 29°16′12″E / 40.65833°N 29.27000°E / 40.65833; 29.27000
CountryTurkey
ProvinceYalova
DistrictYalova
Government
 • MayorMehmet Gürel (CHP)
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Population
 (2024)
157,499
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
77000
Area code0226
Websitewww.yalova.bel.tr

Yalova is a small city located in northwestern Turkey on the eastern coast of the Sea of Marmara. It is the seat of Yalova Province and Yalova District. The city has a population of over 250,000 with adjacent conurbation districts. A largely modern city, it is best known for the spa resort at nearby Termal, a popular summer retreat for residents of Istanbul.

Regular ferries connect Yalova with Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara. They are operated by İDO.